Nick Mayburry

Work History

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  Animation Instructor

  Conestoga College

  January 2022 - Present

  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  Teaching post-secondary level animation to final-year students in Conestoga's
  Capstone – Short Film class. Guiding students through video reference, blocking,
  blocking+, spline, and polish passes. Skills: Mentoring · Storytelling · University Teaching · Animation · Teaching
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  Senior 3D Animator

  Jam Filled

  April 2022 - September 2023

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  Animating film-quality shots on a TBA project. Skills: Autodesk Maya · 3D · Animation · Character Animation · Computer Animation
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  Senior Animator

  Elliott Animation

  November 2020 - April 2022

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  Animation Instructor

  Humber College

  September 2020 - April 2022

  Etobicoke, Ontario

  Taught post-secondary level animation to students. Integrated online teaching/learning tools such as OBS, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Panopto, and Discord to give students a familiar (and professional) online presentation style whilst simultaneously delivering effective curriculum material. Skills: University Teaching · Animation · Character Animation · Teaching · Leadership

• Lead 3D Artist

  Mayburry Visualization

  March 2020 - September 2020

  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  Animating in Maya, 3D Studio Max, Blender, and After Effects for various companies
  including TVO and Red Rhino. I have done 3D tracking, visual effects, real-time
  rendering, modelling, and created PBR materials. Whatever it takes!
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  3D Animator

  Guru Studio

  September 2019 - February 2020

  Toronto, Canada Area

  • Consistently met animation quota of 1200-1500 frames every two weeks
  • Often took on extra shots to help other team members
  • Was trusted with complicated, long, and multi-character shots
  • This was initially a shorter contract, but I was extended for an extra month
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  3D Animator

  Sinking Ship Entertainment

  June 2018 - September 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area

  • Animated realistic creatures and objects to be composited onto live-action footage
  • Created believable interactions between cg characters and live actors
  • Reviewed footage with director to plan effective story-telling animation and confront technical hurdles early
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  3D Animator

  Tangent Animation

  February 2018 - May 2018

  Toronto, Canada Area

  • Established character behaviours to tell the story in a compelling way through acting and movement
  • Handled both action-filled and serious acting shots in a variety of animation styles
  • Worked closely with director and supervising animators to keep characters on-model
  • Helped develop the emotional content of each scene through strong acting skills
  • Supported team members creatively and professionally
  • Animated in Blender in a production environment for the studio’s pipeline

  
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  3D Animator

  Jam Filled

  August 2016 - August 2017

  Toronto, Canada

  • Completed assigned shots in accordance with Director's overall vision
  • Gathered suitable reference material from various sources
  • Animated characters and props using Maya
  • Attended all sequence Launches and Dailies to understand the Director and Animation Director's needs, and noted required revisions
  • Revised shots as directed
  • Ensured that all assigned shots were completed within required timelines
  • Checked in with supervising animators regarding progress, and checked in with animation producer regarding tasks and available work
  • Anticipated, communicated and troubleshooted any technical issues with assistance of key stakeholders
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  3d character animator

  Arc Productions

  July 2015 - July 2016

  Toronto, Canada

  Rusty Rivets (July 2015 – July 2016)
  • Consistently met animation quota of 1500 frames every two weeks
  • Regularly exceeded quota and took on extra shots (animation/blocking) to ensure others met quota
  • Completed 3-week "Arc Academy" animation training to learn feature film style blocking, posing, and lip-sync as well as time management
  • Reviewed episode leicas with director, identified potential issues and asked clarifying questions about shots
  • Interpreted story boards and worked with scene prep files to create blocking
  • Regularly worked with in-scene cameras to improve composition, framing, and camera movement
  • Worked with lead animators and directors to animate shots to match the director and client's vision
  • Completed all lead animator, director, and client retakes efficiently, on-time and to their vision
  
  Barbie: Star Light Adventure (January 2016 – March 2016)
  • Cleaned up and re-animated outsourced animation to fit film's quality and style
  • Animated characters from block

  

• Arts Instructor

  The Button Factory

  June 2014 - August 2014

  Kitchener, Canada Area

  • Taught art history to students in a hands-on environment
  • Supervised students and made sure they were on the right track
  • Organized and set-up classes and activities
  • Assisted students of varying academic abilities, age groups, and cultural backgrounds
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  Peer Tutor

  Humber College

  January 2014 - April 2014

  North Campus

  • Worked with students of varying academic abilities, age groups, and cultural backgrounds
  • Assisted student learners on individual basis and in groups
  • Practice and reviewed previously taught material and identified and addressed areas of difficulty
  • Provided helpful study and time management tips
  • Tutored students in Autodesk Creation Suite and Adobe Master Collection software